Reuters - Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder relied on little more than his voice and guitar during the third show of his summer solo tour in New York on Monday.
Reuters - British singer Sarah Brightman and China's Liu Huan will sing at Friday's opening ceremony for the Olympic Games, organizers said on Wednesday.
Reuters - Laurence Fishburne is in talks to replace William Petersen as the star of CBS' veteran crime drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."
MUMBAI, India (AP) - Snoop Dogg done Hollywood. Now he's moving on to Bollywood. "Yo, what up. This Big Snoop Dogg Represent the Punjabi. Aye ya,


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Filmmaker Kevin Smith has won an appeal to lower the rating for his comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" from an adults-only NC-17 to an R.


NEW YORK (AP) - Scarlett Johansson can laugh about it now, but the actress says she was embarrassed by the media coverage of her so-called "e-mail relationship" with Barack Obama.


OCALA, Fla. (AP) - Actor Wesley Snipes must reimburse the government in prosecution costs for his tax conviction.


Pineapple Express co-creators Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow clashed while writing the upcoming stoner comedy because they couldn't agree how to promote marijuana


Paris Hilton has poked fun at U.S. presidential candidate John McCain in a new online skit after the Republican used her image in a campaign video attack on his opponent Barack Obama.


The stolen van belonging to punk icons Iggy Pop & The Stooges has been recovered - but the band's equipment has yet to be found.


Tom Cruise is set to shock fans in new movie Tropic Thunder-- with his foul-mouth. The usually clean-cut star will use "colorful language" in his role as a studio boss in the comedy, which stars Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr.


Robert Downey Jr. has denied he based his Tropic Thunder character on Russell Crowe - offering the star an apology for the misunderstanding.


Former adult film star Jenna Jameson is reportedly pregnant with her first child.


Former Malcolm In The Middle star Justin Berfield is facing legal action over a planned movie about the life of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.


SAN DIEGO (AP) - Fall is full for Mark Wahlberg The 37-year-old actor-producer has upcoming productions in film, television — and his own family.


Shock jock Howard Stern's radio sidekick Artie Lange has checked into rehab to be treated for drug and alcohol abuse, according to reports.


Jennifer Lopez will not be forced to testify in a lawsuit filed against her ex Sean 'Diddy' Combs over his involvement in a 1999 New York club shooting.


The Beatles' Abbey Road has been named the Best Final Album in a new online poll. The Fab Four's last release was voted the best swansong album over the Jimi Hendrix Experience's Electric Ladyland in a weekend poll on Rolling Stone magazine's website.


Angelina Jolie plans to build an AIDS clinic in Ethiopia - so her daughter Zahara can manage it when she is older.


Bubblehead Paris Hilton is back in the news thanks to a mention in a national campaign ad by Sen. John McCain's camp. In the ad, Barack Obama is compared to being a "big celebrity", just like Britney and Paris, and that Americans didn't need a celebutard for president. With her star wanning, Paris jumped at the chance to get back in the headlines and put out a video, mocking herself and issuing forth her own energy policy.
Michelle Williams was seen kissing director Spike Jonze during a romantic dinner in Los Angeles recently.

The 'Brokeback Mountain' actress - who has a two-year-old daughter Matilda with former fiance Heath Ledger, who died of an accidental drugs overdose in January - sparked rumors she had started dating the director when they were spotted looking "intimate" on a recent trip to New York.
Justin Timberlake cuts his own hair. The 'SexyBack' singer admits he prefers to trim his own locks rather than go to expensive salons because he thinks it helps him stay grounded.

He said: "I don't require hair appointments. I actually cut my own hair - that's why it's always the same length. I don't like divas and I don't want to be one."
Jenna Jameson is reportedly expecting her first child with boyfriend Tito Ortiz.

The former adult movie star is said to be "thrilled" she will soon be starting a family with Ultimate Fighting Championship star Tito, and is determined to focus on the baby rather than any professional engagements.
Toni Braxton and Kim Kardashian are reportedly set to appear in the new series of TV talent show "Dancing with the Stars." The 'Unbreak My Heart' singer and the curvy socialite are two of the celebrities who will be testing their skills on the dancefloor when the fourth season of the show begins on September 22.

A show insider told In Touch Weekly magazine: "The cast is eclectic and diverse - we've got young, old, gay, straight, dance professionals and people who've never danced before."
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So the "Hills" house where Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge live is inflaming their neighbors -- and it's one reality TV sublebrity in particular that's crying foul.The L.A. Times reports that Steven Antin - the guy who produces the "Pussycat...

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Filed under: Britney Spears Shhh, don't tell daddy -- but a happy and surprisingly smokin' hot Britney Spears hit up papper central yesterday (Robertson), where she got hit with question after question about being used in McCain's attack ad. Lets just say she's no Paris...

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Filed under: Paris Hilton We're amazed Paris Hilton remembers who John McCain even is -- so it's hard to believe she belted out all the lines in her new McCain video without the use of cue cards.It sure looks like Paris is reading her lines off of something, but sources tell...

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Out getting her hair did in Bev Hills yesterday, times sure are rough for Heidi Fleiss -- and we're not just talking about her face.It must he hard our there for a pap, too, because one hit her up for a job at her stud ranch in Nevada. See Also ...

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Reese Witherspoon may have gotten the career in their divorce, but Ryan Phillippe definitely got the body of work!Can you get an Oscar for being ripped?See Also Ryan Phillippe Stiff Board...

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After watching Paris Hilton popular viral vid parodying the McCain camp's use of her image in their campaign ad, Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for John McCain, had this to say to "The Insider." "It sounds like Paris Hilton supports John McCain's 'all of the above' approach to America's energy crisis -- including both alternatives and drilling. Paris Hilton might not be as big a celebrity as Barack Obama, but she obviously has a better energy plan." In the parody posted on Funnyordie.com, Paris is seen lounging on a pool chair in a leopard-print bathing suit and gold high heels, and she jokingly outlines her energy policy.

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Reuters - Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre cognac and vodka brands will hit liquor stores in the next 60 days, according to celebrity booze marketer Drinks America Holdings Ltd.
Music mogul and former rapper Master P has been given a key to the city of Memphis, as recognition for his philanthropic efforts and works in the community on Saturday.

Real name Percy Miller, the CEO and founder of P. Miller Enterprises was honored by Mayor Willie Herenton during the inaugural of Let The Kids Grow Day at the Mud Island Amphitheater.
Lindsay Lohan father won't give her away if she marries girlfriend Samantha Ronson. Michael Lohan - who claims he hasn't been told about plans for Lindsay to marry DJ Samantha later this year - doubts he will be involved in the ceremony if his daughter does tie the knot.

He said: "I haven't heard anything about an upcoming wedding from Lindsay, but if she was marrying Sam, I don't think she'd ask me to walk her down the aisle."
Scarlett Johansson says kissing Penelope Cruz was "the least sexy thing you can ever imagine." The blonde beauty - who locks lips with Spanish siren Penelope in Woody Allen's new movie 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' - insists despite the hype surrounding the raunchy scene, it did not live up to her expectations.

She said: "There were about 60 crewmen sitting around eating salami sandwiches! It's really the least sexy thing you can ever imagine!"
Katie Holmes has revealed she was a nerd at school. The former 'Dawson's Creek' actress - who is now married to 'Mission: Impossible' star Tom Cruise - admits despite her calm and elegant exterior, she is actually just like everybody else. She said: "I can't deny that I'm a nerd. I am who I am. I'm pretty normal, I'm not a smooth type of girl, I run into things, I trip, I spill food, I say stupid things - I really don't have it all together. But I'm working on it - I really am."

Katie also revealed she never had much luck with boys while she was at school. She added to Britain's OK! magazine: "In hindsight, I think going to an all-girls school meant we missed out socially. We came out of school and it was suddenly, 'Oh my God! Boys!' I was all about, 'How do I look? What is he thinking?' We weren't used to being around boys in a normal setting and seeing them as friends."
AP - Snoop Dogg done Hollywood. Now he's moving on to Bollywood.
Lindsay Lohan father won't give her away if she marries girlfriend Samantha Ronson. Michael Lohan - who claims he hasn't been told about plans for Lindsay to marry DJ Samantha later this year - doubts he will be involved in the ceremony if his daughter does tie the knot. He said: "I haven't heard anything about an upcoming wedding from Lindsay, but if she was marrying Sam, I don't think she'd ask me to walk her down the aisle. "She knows about my Christian faith - she just wouldn't ask." Michael insists he does support Lindsay's relationship with Samantha and simply wants her to live a joyful life. He added: "I want her to be happy and healthy and stay on the right path. If I discuss her relationship, I say that I want her to be happy." Last week, it was claimed Lindsay and Samantha were planning to exchange vows at a private Los Angeles ceremony. It is believed the nuptials could take place in November around the same time Lindsay releases her new album 'Spirit in the Dark'. The 22-year-old star has reportedly bought a white Chanel mini-dress for the ceremony, while Samantha - the sister of super-producer Mark Ronson - is said to be toying with the idea of wearing a black trouser suit and top hat.
Scarlett Johansson says kissing Penelope Cruz was "the least sexy thing you can ever imagine". The blonde beauty - who locks lips with Spanish siren Penelope in Woody Allen's new movie 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' - insists despite the hype surrounding the raunchy scene, it did not live up to her expectations. She said: "There were about 60 crewmen sitting around eating salami sandwiches! It's really the least sexy thing you can ever imagine!" Scarlett also said the scene will only shock the most conservative viewers, adding: "These characters are in love with each other! Oh my gosh! People are so conservative!" However, Scarlett - who is engaged to 'Definitely, Maybe' star Ryan Reynolds - admits she would love to be nominated in the Best Kiss category at next year's MTV Movie Awards. She said: "Anytime that my name and best kiss come up, I'm more than inclined to accept the award."
Katie Holmes has revealed she was a nerd at school. The former 'Dawson's Creek' actress - who is now married to 'Mission: Impossible' star Tom Cruise - admits despite her calm and elegant exterior, she is actually just like everybody else. She said: "I can't deny that I'm a nerd. I am who I am. I'm pretty normal, I'm not a smooth type of girl, I run into things, I trip, I spill food, I say stupid things - I really don't have it all together. But I'm working on it - I really am." Katie also revealed she never had much luck with boys while she was at school. She added to Britain's OK! magazine: "In hindsight, I think going to an all-girls school meant we missed out socially. We came out of school and it was suddenly, 'Oh my God! Boys!' I was all about, 'How do I look? What is he thinking?' We weren't used to being around boys in a normal setting and seeing them as friends."
Dita Von Teese loves being single. The burlesque star - who filed for divorce from rocker Marilyn Manson in December 2006 - admits she enjoys attracting attention from the opposite sex. She said: "Right now, I am loving being single. I'm not put off marriage in the future. I really enjoyed the ritual of marriage and I don't think of divorce as failure. "I am very happy right now in my single womanhood. I'm enjoying the company of different kinds of men. I am sure I will want a relationship at some point, but right now I'm really taking time for the recovery process." The 35-year-old brunette - who was recently romantically linked to 'Entourage' star Jeremy Piven - also revealed she was once asked to star in a video for a male fan with a cream pie fetish. Dita added to Closer magazine: "One guy paid me $5,000 to make a film where another girl hits me in the face with a cream pie. If you have never taken a cream pie in the face, it is the best thing ever. It's pee your pants funny, the most fun you can have sober!"
Justin Timberlake says Madonna is a very "specific" person to work with. Justin - who collaborated with Madonna on single '4 Minutes' - admits it took time for the musical pair to see eye to eye during their recording sessions. The 27-year-old singer said: "Madonna is definitely specific about what she wants and I can't knock her for that. I respond to that because I'm that way, too. But I also think that it took us just a second to mesh our style, that's all. "We're both strong personalities, some of us stronger than others and I didn't know it at the time. But I actually enjoyed the process of working with her." The 'SexyBack' singer also confirmed that despite starring in movies including 'Black Snake Moan' and 'The Love Guru', he has no plans to give up his music career. He added to Heat magazine: "I know I'll never let go of music, not in a full capacity. I don't know that I'll be the type of artist that puts out 20 albums because that's not me either, but I enjoy it. I want to be a two sport athlete. I want to do music and film."
Happy Birthday to supermodel/reality star Adrianne Curry (1982), actress Melissa George (1976), Spice Girl Geri Halliwell (1972), film director M. Night Shyamalan (1970), singer/songwriter Elliot Smith (1969; d. 2003)


Former MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE star Justin Berfield is facing legal action over a planned movie about the life of Colombian drug lord PABLO ESCOBAR.Berfield and his company J2 Pictures are being sued by bosses at distribution firm Essential Entertainment - who claim they have been left $150,000 (£75,000) out of pocket after plans for
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. has denied he based his TROPIC THUNDER character on Russell Crowe - offering the star an apology for the misunderstanding.The Iron Man actor plays a rugged Australian movie star in the new film, and his portrayal has led to comparisons with Crowe.But Downey Jr. insists he wasn’t channeling Crowe when he shot
THE X-FILES star David Duchovny has long campaigned for writers of the hit show to create an episode featuring animated characters from THE SIMPSONS. The actor and his co-star Gillian Anderson loaned their voices to the cartoon series for an X-Files-themed guest appearance in 1997.And Duchovny is convinced that writers on the sci-fi show should
British actress Anna Friel found it hard to find work when she moved to the U.S. - because she refused to lose weight for roles.The naturally slender star landed the lead role in hit drama series Pushing Daisies in 2007, but the 31-year-old admits it had previously been a struggle to land a job in
Paris Hilton has poked fun at U.S. presidential candidate JOHN McCAIN in a new online skit after the Republican used her image in a campaign video attack on his opponent BARACK OBAMA.The socialite has filmed a spoof campaign ad for comedy website FunnyOrDie.com, in which she poses in a skimpy bikini on a pool lounger,
Justin Timberlake refuses to spend hundreds of dollars on his grooming routine - preferring to cut his hair himself.The pop star insists that he doesn’t need to indulge in unnecessary beauty routines to feel good about his appearance and is happy to avoid scissor-happy hairdressers .He tells British magazine Heat, "I don’t require hair or
MADONNA’s brother insists the pop superstar is to blame for her failed acting career - because she demands too much control over her movies.Madonna’s shaky film career included a handful of hits - including 1996’s critically acclaimed Evita - but the star has failed to replicate her singing success, starring in a string of flops.And
LATEST: The stolen van belonging to punk icons Iggy Pop & THE STOOGES has been recovered - but the band’s equipment has yet to be found.The truck - containing the group’s gear - was stolen outside their hotel after a concert in Montreal, Canada on Monday (04Aug08).And Canadian police have confirmed the vehicle has now
Leona Lewis is reportedly in talks to follow in the footsteps of KATE MOSS - by designing a fashion collection for British store Topshop.Moss struck a deal with the U.K. retailer in 2006 which sees her design two clothing lines a year for the fashion chain.And now Lewis looks set to follow suit by launching
Scarlett Johansson is speaking out about the media hooplah surrounding her e-mail exchanges with Barack Obama -- electronic exchanges that have been characterized as more than just political in nature. "It seemed to me to be like a product of extreme sexism," Johansson told the Associated Press, "and I kept thinking to myself, 'God, if this was just, like, Kal Penn or George Clooney or any of the other [Obama] surrogates or supporters ... there wouldn't be [any] question about it. Nobody would even talk about it." Obama has told reporters that Johansson didn’t write to his personal e-mail address -- rather, his assistant forwarded him a message from her, and Obama replied. "I was merely trying to express my delight at Obama's commitment to his campaign in every aspect and his interest and his support (in) his surrogates and his staff and his fellows, and how wonderful and refreshing that is. And it was manipulated into such an unfortunate media frenzy of kind of a non-story," Johansson said. Catch the 23-year-old beauty in Woody Allen's new flick, 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' in theaters August 15 and co-starring Javier Bardem and Penelop Cruz.

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The King of Rock 'n' Roll's only daughter is expecting twins. Lisa Marie Presley is joining the Hollywood twin baby trend, her mom Priscilla confirms.

Priscilla tells Entertainment Tonight, "She wanted it really to be kept a secret for a long time, you know, and I think women should, because they should be able to announce what they're having and when it's time to make the announcement."
Tom Cruise and Salma Hayek's production companies have both received bomb threats from an anonymous phone caller, which turned out to be a false alarm.

Cruise' United Artists production company, Hayek's Ventanarosa production company, and talent agency ICM had been evacuated when other tenants at the MGM building had received a mysterious phone call saying a bomb would be activated at noon.
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan

You can't make a Denver boot omelette without crackin' some eggs -- and fortunately, Samantha Ronson car has all the ingredients! While SamRo has been enjoying the beaches of Miami with her "special friend" Lindsay Lohan, authorities here in L.A....

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LATEST: Enterprising rap legend Dr. Dre is to follow up his new earphone line with a range of high-class beverages - which will coincide with the release of his new album DETOX.The hitmaker released his Beats by Dr. Dre headphones last month (Jul08) and now he’s set to launch the first tipples from his Drinks
Spanish star PENELOPE CRUZ’s naked scenes in new film ELEGY were all shot behind closed doors.The actress strips for intimate moments with her onscreen lover Sir Ben Kingsley and director Isabel Coixet insisted everyone left the set for the awkward part of the shoot.Cruz reveals, "Nobody else but the director was in the room. She
Moviemaker Woody Allen has been forced into honouring a promise to direct an opera - because he’s not dead.The revered film mogul declined offers to take charge of an opera for years, while the head of Los Angeles Opera and Placido Domingo both urged Allen to reconsider.So, to keep everyone happy, the 72-year-old bowed to
The daughter of beloved actor James Garner has assured fans her father is "doing fine" after recent photographs of the frail star sparked concerns for his health .Garner was snapped visiting a Beverly Hills, California hospital, looking gaunt and distant, but his author daughter Gigi insists the pictures are deceiving.She says, "He had a stroke
UGLY BETTY star America Ferrera was inspired to become an actress as a child after watching comedy movie hit MY COUSIN VINNY.The actress was sent away to law camp by her parents, who hoped their daughter would pursue a career as an attorney.But, while she was there, she was shown the 1992 film, which earned
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS co-creators Seth Rogen and JUDD APATOW clashed while writing the upcoming stoner comedy - because they couldn’t agree how to promote marijuana in the movie.Rogen and James Franco play two drug-users on the run from gun-toting villains in the new film.Rogen admits he is a regular drug user, but Apatow is anti-marijuana -
MEG RYAN was so upset by the way America turned on her during her 2000 romance with PROOF OF LIFE co-star Russell Crowe she needed to take a break from Hollywood to recover.The actress had long been considered America’s sweetheart until the break-up of her marriage to Dennis Quaid and her fling with Crowe turned
Katie Holmes was spotted in New York City on Monday with a wispy new pixie cut. The actress and mom, who is in New York for rehearsals for her new Broadway play, Arthur Miller's All My Sons, has shown off progressively shorter haircuts in recent years. Dianne Wiest, Patrick Wilson and John Lithgow will be taking the stage alongside Katie in the upcoming play. Previews begin on September 18, 2008 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in New York, and the play will open on October 16 and run through January 11, 2009.

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In what could be the most talked-about viral video of the week, Paris Hilton is responding to Republican presidential candidate John McCain's unauthorized use of her image in a campaign ad in her all-new video spoof posted on funnyordie.com. To watch the new video, click here! After watching it, Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for McCain, had this to say to "The Insider": "It sounds like Paris Hilton supports John McCain's 'all of the above' approach to America’s energy crisis -- including both alternatives and drilling. Paris Hilton might not be as big a celebrity as Barack Obama, but she obviously has a better energy plan."

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As the probe into Heath Ledger death continues, we want to know: should Mary-Kate Olsen be forced to talk about her late friend? Tell us what you think -- and your could be on "The Insider" on TV tonight! Currently, federal investigators are seeking to question "Full House" alum and Ledger friend Mary-Kate Olsen, specifically about how the late actor obtained two painkillers that contributed to his accidental overdose this past January, sources tell "The Insider." A law enforcement source tells "The Insider" that Olsen is asking for immunity before agreeing to speak with the Drug Enforcement Agency, but authorities have obtained a subpoena that could force the actress to appear in front of a grand jury if negotiations fail. On Monday, Olsen's lawyer released this statement: "Despite tabloid speculation, Mary-Kate Olsen had nothing whatsoever to do with the drugs found in Heath Ledger home or his body, and she does not know where he obtained them. Regarding the Government's investigation, at Ms. Olsen’s request, we have provided the Government with relevant information including facts in the chronology of events surrounding Mr. Ledger's death and the fact that Ms. Olsen does not know the source of the drugs Mr. Ledger consumed. We don't know the source of the information being quoted in the media regarding the Government's inquiry, but these descriptions are incomplete and inaccurate."

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AP - TV producer Norman Lear and author Maya Angelou will be the 2008 recipients of the Marian Anderson Award, which honors artists whose leadership benefits humanity.
AP - Kelsey Grammer is returning home after being hospitalized in New York.
AFP - The son of legendary singer Frank Sinatra has launched a search in Brazil for a boy his father sponsored in the 1980s so he can invite him to a Rio concert Thursday of many of the late crooner's famous tunes.
AFP - US socialite Paris Hilton attracted huge crowds when she visited the Tivoli Gardens amusement park in the Danish capital on Tuesday evening.
AFP - The daughter of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" Elvis Presley is pregnant with twins, her spokeswoman said Tuesday.
AP - Morgan Freeman is doing well after surgery to reconnect nerves and repair damage to his left arm and hand following a car wreck Sunday night, his publicist said.
AP - Filmmaker Kevin Smith has won an appeal to lower the rating for his comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" from an adults-only NC-17 to an R.
Reuters - "Pam: Girl on the Loose," Pamela Anderson new reality show on E! Entertainment, got off to a worse start than the cable channel's recent outings with Denise Richards and the Lohan family.
AP - Scarlett Johansson can laugh about it now, but the actress says she was embarrassed by the media coverage of her so-called "e-mail relationship" with Barack Obama.
AP - Attention, America: Paris has spoken. Paris Hilton the blonde, doe-eyed celebrity thrust into the presidential campaign in an ad by Republican candidate John McCain, issued a tart rebuttal Tuesday, albeit in a scantily clad, tongue-in-cheek kind of way.
AFP - Paris Hilton threw her hat into the US presidential race, declaring her desire to campaign against "that wrinkly white-haired guy" and vowing to paint the White House pink if elected.
Charlie Sheen is the highest paid actor on TV, pocketing a whopping $825,000 per episode for his hit comedy Two And A Half Men, according to a new poll.


Comedy star Seth Rogen is working out so hard to play comic book hero The Green Hornet, his exercise regime is making him sick.


Comedian George Lopez has urged Latino voters to support U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama - because he's determined to prove Latinos would elect an African-American president.


Charlie Sheen is so upset with a Beverly Hills pediatrician he has paid an outstanding medical bill in loose change. Sheen reportedly asked children's doctor Peter Waldstein to stop treating his daughters,


Pop star Jesse McCartney has laughed off reports he's dating Danity Kane star Aubrey O'Day, insisting their romance consisted of a night out with friends. The two singers were spotted out and about together in New York


Ben Stiller portrayal of a mentally handicapped man in new movie Tropic Thunder has provoked anger from disability groups.


Former Frasier star Kelsey Grammar is "feeling great" after he was discharged from a New York hospital following a health scare last month.


Actress Amanda Peet is continuing her campaign against parents who refuse to vaccinate their children, by urging the public to ignore medical advice from celebrities.


Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are abandoning their New York home in a bid to escape the paparazzi, according to reports.


The blonde beauty with the Aretha Franklin vibrato, Grammy-winning songstress Joss Stone will join the cast of Showtime's The Tudors' third season, playing Anne of Cleves,


The Rock The Bells rap festival was an all-star affair on Long Island, New York on Sunday when Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes and Slick Rick made surprise appearances. Jay-Z stunned rap fans at the Jones Beach event


Pop star Jesse McCartney is hoping to propel another Brit back to the top of the U.S. pop charts after co-writing "Bleeding Love" for Leona Lewis.


Columbia Records' Blu-ray disc of Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles is currently part of a bundle promotion with the new Sony Blu-Ray S350 player beginning on Sunday, August 3rd. From now until Saturday, August 30th,


Check out the top ten selections from Starpulse's Kate Beckinsale photo gallery (which currently stands at seven pages of super-hotness). Kate got her start at the bottom of the "cast and crew" lists for several movies


Just what is it about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie that has us all so obsessed? With the addition of twins Knox and Vivienne to the Pitt-Jolie family, none of us can get enough of the couple or the first glimpse of their crinkly babies that put People magazine out of $14 million.

Sure, babies are precious. But Jolie and Pitt weren't the first to pop out babies this summer. In early June, Jessica Alba gave birth to her daughter. But no one paid Alba $14 million for the first pictures of her baby - OK! magazine bought them for a reported $1.5 mil. And even Jamie Lynn Spears, who gave birth later that month to her baby, did not cause as much of a fuss. OK! reportedly paid $1 mil for the first pics of that baby. We're not obsessed with Jamie Lynn, despite the controversy surrounding her getting knocked up at 16.
Filed under: Dancing with the Stars

Heart disease is the new deaf.Our "Dancing with the Stars" spies tell us Toni Braxton will put on her dancing shoes for the show this season. Toni, who quit her Vegas gig due to heart complications, continues the "DWTS" tradition of dancers with some...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Patience is a virtue Jason Statham doesn't have -- and because of it, one rickety old nana was thrown into the middle of a papstorm outside Cafe Med.See Also Mass Meshugas for Jason Statham Jason Statham Poo-Poos Pappers...

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Heiress Patty Hearst became a celebrity after being kidnapped and brainwashed by the Symbionese Liberation Army back in the 70s -- now her daughter is seeking similar fame, but in a much cheaper way. In one of the most shameless set-ups ever, Lydia...

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Filed under: Movies, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!

Carl Weathers became famous for playing Sylvester Stallone rival-turned-friend Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films. Guess what he looks like now!...

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The Paris and Benji Love/Press Tour rages on.This time the heiress and her borefriend arrived in Copenhagen so that Paris could shill for the handbag line she has attached her name to. True love is all about the royalties. See Also Paris to...

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Being a twentysometing hottie in a low-rated-but-much-hyped show must be tough -- because the cast of "Gossip Girl" is always POed every time a papper's camera is on 'em Leighton Meester looked like she'd rather have yogurt thrown in her hair than...

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Last seen divorcing Julia Roberts in 1995, country singer Lyle Lovett resurfaced at Robertson Blvd. presstaurant The Ivy on Monday. That's right kiddies, he once was married to Julia Roberts!On his arm was his longtime pretty woman, girlfriend April...

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On TMZ TV tonight -- Paris Hilton has responded to John McCain's attack ad on Barack, and it's hi-larious -- soon to be posted on FunnyOrDie.com. Also Lydia Hearst and Aubrey O'Day have a girls' night out ... with tongue, and the "Gossip Girl" crew...

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Our photog was cruisin' for a bruisin' yesterday, insulting Vinnie Jones the one guy who doesn't need much incentive to to kick the crap out of anybody.He let the photog off easy for sure. Vinnie Jones has ended soccer careers with his hardcore...

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Filed under: The Hills

Even Lauren Conrad realizes there's more to life than "The Hills."TMZ has learned LC is giving up the surfboard she won at this year's Teen Choice Awards for living her life on TV to someone a lot more deserving -- a 13-year-old Leukemia patient who...

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Filed under: Star Catcher

A couple of fame whores were out in full effect in the Thirty Mile Zone -- where Danity Kane hoochie Aubrey O'Day staged a little girl-on-girl action with Lydia Hearst Patty's daughter.Katie Price, aka Jordan, returned to L.A. to get her two biggest...

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Filed under: Talk Sports, Kim Kardashian Reggie Bush, his teammates and their wives can't get enough of Kim Kardashian at least according to sources close to Kim Kardashian We're told reports that Kim is pulling diva moves and getting ignored by Reggie down at the Saints' training camp...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice

No, this isn't an "Entourage" storyline -- it's a real tussle about a Pablo Escobar movie Justin Berfield -- the second-oldest boy in the "Malcolm in the MIddle" household -- is getting legal heat from a production outfit that claims he and his...

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Filed under: Paris Hilton Prez Election 2008

John McCain's mouthpiece has responded to Paris Hilton stinging retort -- but he's not attacking Hiltie!In the unkindest cut of all, McCain's spokesperson Tucker Bounds tells TMZ that on the subject of energy, Paris is deeper than Barack. He says,...

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Filed under: Paris Hilton Paris Hilton is finally slinging some mud back at "that white haired dude" who used her image in a political attack on Obama -- she just needed a team of comedy writers to do it. Clad in a ridiculous leopard-print bathing suit, Paris shot a revenge...

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You can't make a Denver boot omelette without crackin' some eggs -- and fortunately, Samantha Ronson car has all the ingredients! While SamRo has been enjoying the beaches of Miami with her "special friend" Lindsay Lohan, authorities here in L.A....

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TOM HANKS’ feud with an Idaho builder is continuing to cause tension between the two parties, after the Hollywood actor hired an armed guard to keep an eye on the contractor.The Castaway star and his wife Rita Wilson recently lost an attempt to sue Gary Storey, the owner of Storey Construction, for $2.5 million (£1.25
VICTORIA BECKHAM and best pal EVA LONGORIA PARKER are teaming up to take on Las Vegas According to reports, the former Spice Girl and the Desperate Housewives star are going into business together.The pair plans to open a fancy new club, which will incorporate Longoria Parker’s restaurant Beso and a high-rollers casino.Movie & Entertainment News provided
WHOOPI GOLDBERG has sent pal Morgan Freeman a message of support after he was hurt in a car crash on Sunday night (03Aug08).The actor has since undergone surgery on his left arm and hand, and was said to be "doing well" in a statement released by his publicist on Tuesday (05Aug08).And Goldberg - who welcomed
LATEST: Morgan Freeman has undergone surgery on his left arm and is expected to leave hospital later this week (ends08Aug08) - just days after he was involved in a serious car crash.Freeman and a female passenger had to be cut free from the wreckage and airlifted to the Regional Medical Center (The Med) in Memphis,
Sarah Jessica PARKER and MATTHEW BRODERICK are abandoning their New York home in a bid to escape the paparazzi, according to reports.The couple is sick of being spied on in their west village pad, complaining snappers have even moved into neighbouring apartments so they can watch them around the clock.Parker recently claimed, "Photographers moved into
Nicole Kidman has sparked rumours she is set to buy the rights to the best-selling novel THE PAGES - after she was spotted meeting the book’s author MURRAY BAIL on several occasions.The Hours actress is reportedly desperate to star in a big-screen adaptation of the Australian author’s works, after a movie version of Bail’s award-winning
Toni Braxton is set to bounce back from her recent health crisis to compete in the upcoming series of U.S. reality TV contest DANCING WITH THE STARS, according to reports.The Unbreak My Heart singer, 41, will reportedly join former ‘N SYNC star Lance Bass, Jewel’s rodeo-rider boyfriend Ty Murray and actress Florence Henderson for the
The bosses of book company HarperCollins have won an auction to publish the autobiography of AEROSMITH rocker Steven Tyler The singer is expected to reveal all about his past heroin addiction and ongoing issues with substance abuse in the new book.He recently revealed he had slipped from sobriety after checking into a facility in Pasadena, California
The ashes for former STAR TREK star James Doohan have gone missing after a rocket set to blast them into space malfunctioned on Saturday (02Aug08).Before he died in 2005, the actor - who played Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the sci-fi series - asked for his remains to be sent into orbit.A portion was loaded aboard
Dennis Hopper is making his mark as an artist in Europe after becoming the first living American to exhibit at the fabled Hermitage gallery in St.Petersburg, Russia.The Easy Rider star admits his artwork is largely unknown in his native America - but he’s becoming a big name in London, France and the former Soviet Union.He
Ben Stiller ROBERT DOWNEY JR. and JACK BLACK thrilled soldiers based at California’s Camp Pendleton on Sunday (03Aug08) by flying in by helicopter to screen their new war comedy TROPIC THUNDER.The star trio greeted military members and posed for pictures before the screening of the movie.Downey Jr. left with a special souvenir - one fan
Lisa Marie PRESLEY is set to follow ANGELINA JOLIE, JENNIFER LOPEZ, and JULIA ROBERTS by becoming the latest celebrity to give birth to twins.The singer’s mother, Priscilla Presley, has confirmed her daughter is expecting a double bundle of joy this autumn (08).Priscilla reveals, "She wanted it really to be kept a secret for a long
A shocking scene which appears to suggest Penelope Cruz bit SIR BEN KINGSLEY’s penis has been axed from the odd couple’s new movie ELEGY.The pair plays lovers in the new film adaptation of author Philip Roth’s novel The Dying Animal.Spanish director Isabel Coixet was determined to stick as close to the book’s narrative as possible,
LATEST: Punk icons Iggy Pop & THE STOOGES have launched a website in a bid to get their stolen equipment back.A truck containing the group’s gear was stolen outside their hotel after a concert in Montreal, Canada on Monday (04Aug08) and the band is hoping fans can help track down the thieves.The new website, HootPage.com/StoogesStolenStuff.html